How far is Staunton, VA from Danville, VA?
The driving distance from Staunton, VA to Danville, VA is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staunton and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staunton and Danville.
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Start on the route
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Augusta Street
557 ft · 19 sec · North Augusta Street
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Turn left onto East Johnson Street
94 m · 13 sec · East Johnson Street
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Continue on Greenville Avenue
845 ft · 16 sec · Greenville Avenue
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Greenville Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · Greenville Avenue
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Continue on Lee Jackson Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Take the ramp sharp left
1156 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Woodrow Wilson Parkway
2498 ft · 39 sec · Woodrow Wilson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 81 South: Roanoke, Charleston
1441 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on 29th Street
3092 ft · 40 sec · 29th Street
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Take the exit right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beech Avenue
2224 ft · 31 sec · Beech Avenue
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Continue on Sycamore Avenue
2.7 mi · 3 min · Sycamore Avenue
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Continue on Glasgow Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Glasgow Highway
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Continue on Elon Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Elon Road
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Turn right onto Lee Jackson Highway
13.8 mi · 19 min · Lee Jackson Highway
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Continue on Boonsboro Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Boonsboro Road
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Turn right onto Lynchburg Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Turn right onto Old Forest Road
1497 ft · 30 sec · Old Forest Road
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Continue on Lynchburg Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lynchburg Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29 Business South: Lynchburg Regional Airport, Central Virginia Community College, Liberty University, Danville
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right
525 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wards Road
32 mi · 42 min · Wards Road
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 South
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Continue straight
12.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward VA 41: Halifax
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike
1318 ft · 26 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Richmond Road
2497 ft · 50 sec · Old Richmond Road
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Continue on Richmond Boulevard
2975 ft · 59 sec · Richmond Boulevard
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Continue on Justin Lane
1.3 km · 1 min · Justin Lane
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South Ridge Street
32 m · 2 sec · South Ridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staunton and Danville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Wards Road
Merge slight left onto Wards Road
32 mi · 00h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Staunton and Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staunton to Danville?
The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Lynchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Staunton and 70.8 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Staunton and Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near West Lynchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Lynchburg.
Kemper Street station
Roanoke
Clifton Forge
Staunton station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staunton and Danville. Straight-line distance: 109.49 mi (176.21 km).
#1 Staunton
Independent city in Virginia, United States
| Population | 25,190 |
| Coordinates | 38.1499100, -79.0732000 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
The seat of Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
| Population | 39,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.5859700, -79.3950200 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ridge Street (-79.39498, 36.586011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $19.81 | $39.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $22.15 | $44.29 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $23.89 | $47.78 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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